How do you use the word "exceptional" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "exceptional": This is an exceptional case. He showed exceptional ability in mathematics.

Exceptional Meaning

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

adjForming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.

adjForming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare., Requiring special schooling for reasons of intellectual giftedness or physical or mental disability.

Sentence Examples

This is an exceptional case.

He showed exceptional ability in mathematics.

At the age of five he showed exceptional talent as a musician.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

special uncommon particular

Antonyms:

common ordinary

CEFR Practice Quiz

Her ____ performance earned her a scholarship to the prestigious university.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The young pianist showed ____ talent, performing advanced pieces at the age of six.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁éǵʰ Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *h₁éǵʰs Proto-Italic *eks Latin ex Latin ex- Proto-Indo-European *kap- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *kapyéti Proto-Italic *kapjō Old Latin kapiō Latin capiō Latin excipiō Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin exceptiōder. Old French excepcion Anglo-Norman excepciounbor. Middle English exception English exception Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English exceptional From exception + -al.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Above and beyond all these exceptionals, by reason of divergencies from the norms of mental and of physical status, there are quite a number of moral defectives." — 1909, Pediatrics, volume 21, page 276:

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